Shackleton Models Foden Flat Truck
Foden FG6 Platform Lorry By Shackleton Models. Near mint plus/boxed, with working clockwork function. Original Shackleton Brochure and letters from Shackleton to the owner dated 1949 & 2 x 1951) . Scarce, sought-after Truck from this English manufacturer. From The Two Brothers Collection. Starting bid £300. Please note that QDT apply 12.5% buyer's commission.
Price: £450.00
This item is sold.
Notes
A beautiful Shackleton Foden Truck. Issued 1948-52, this is a scarce British heavyweight Foden Platform Lorry finished in deep blue, red and grey with a grey fuel tank. Beautifully constructed, this was part of a small range of diecast constructional models made between 1948-52 by this British manufacturer. This Foden model measures 32cms x 9.5cms. approx.
Notably complete decorative Shackleton transfer behind the cab as well as the Foden transfer on a rear wheel arch.
Complete with spare wheel stowed underneath.
Occasional little mark to the paint finish. Lacks the little prop shaft cover.
This Foden Truck presents very well indeed.
Especially difficult to find with its distinctive sturdy colourful card box. Usual wear and note the tear repair to the box lid.
With Card tray containing smaller tray with original opened packet of wheel nuts and period little drawstring canvas bag containing assortment of small parts.
Original *Shackleton Brochure included as well as 3 letters from the Shackleton Company to the original owner (responses to Spares Request). Dated the last day of 1949 and two from 1951:
With promotional Brochure:
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